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Mayor Sadiq Khan 'on course' to win fourth term despite Greens surge

London Mayor Sadiq Khan 'on course' to win fourth term despite Greens surge

When will it rain in London? Weather change predicted after heatwave

When will it rain in London? Weather change predicted after heatwave

Tens of thousands set to take to streets for Twelfth Orange Order parades

Tens of thousands set to take to streets for Twelfth Orange Order parades

Ann Widdecombe killing: This isn't Agatha Christie novel, Farage told

Ann Widdecombe killing: This isn't Agatha Christie novel, Farage told

Olly Robbins in legal fight against sacking as Foreign Office chief

Olly Robbins in legal fight against sacking as Foreign Office chief

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

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Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, dies aged 78

Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, dies aged 78

Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur secretly marry on Wimbledon final day

Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur secretly marry on Wimbledon final day

Douglas Kirkland’s widow ‘wasn’t impressed’ by him photographing Marilyn Monroe

Douglas Kirkland’s widow ‘wasn’t impressed’ by him photographing Marilyn Monroe

Nick Owen remembers ‘perfect TV broadcaster’ Dermot Murnaghan

Nick Owen remembers ‘perfect TV broadcaster’ Dermot Murnaghan

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Glasgow Central station concourse fully reopens four months after fire

Glasgow Central station concourse fully reopens four months after fire

What happened to Ann Widdecombe? Final texts and 'mystery car'

What happened to Ann Widdecombe? Final texts and 'mystery car'

British woman becomes 13th person to die after wildfire in Spain

British woman becomes 13th person to die after wildfire in Spain

Police continue to question murder suspect over Ann Widdecombe death

Police continue to question murder suspect over Ann Widdecombe death

Campaigner ‘over the moon’ as Hillsborough Law returns to Commons

Campaigner ‘over the moon’ as Hillsborough Law returns to Commons

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Politics How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Parts of UK may get ‘brief respite’ from scorching weather

Parts of UK may get ‘brief respite’ from scorching weather

Latest Tube and Overground updates as trackside fires spark chaos

Latest Tube and Overground updates as trackside fires spark chaos

PageGroup sees ‘tough but stable’ UK jobs market

PageGroup sees ‘tough but stable’ UK jobs market

Reform UK-run London council reverses climate emergency declaration

Reform UK-run London council reverses climate emergency declaration

Man ‘with stick left house linked to Widdecombe murder suspect and drove away’

Man ‘with stick left house linked to Widdecombe murder suspect and drove away’

Man arrested after woman, 24, killed in west London double stabbing

Man arrested after woman, 24, killed in west London double stabbing

Andy Burnham’s got the City in his sights — what will Sadiq Khan do?

Andy Burnham’s got the City in his sights — what will Sadiq Khan do?

Huge fire rips through properties in east London closing train lines

Huge fire rips through properties in east London closing train lines

Deadly climate impact: 2,700 heat-linked deaths in recent heatwaves, experts say

Deadly climate impact: 2,700 heat-linked deaths in recent heatwaves, experts say

Chinook crash bereaved say MoD ‘cannot be allowed to win’ over inquiry call

Chinook crash bereaved say MoD ‘cannot be allowed to win’ over inquiry call

Warning of ‘summer scramble’ on roads as busiest getaway in four years expected

Warning of ‘summer scramble’ on roads as busiest getaway in four years expected

Kate all smiles as she brings George and Charlotte to Wimbledon

Kate all smiles as she brings George and Charlotte to Wimbledon

Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller among stars in Royal Box at Wimbledon

Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller among stars in Royal Box at Wimbledon

Kate presents Sinner with Wimbledon trophy at ‘most special tournament’ of year

Kate presents Sinner with Wimbledon trophy at ‘most special tournament’ of year

Two men die after entering sea to help children in difficulty

Two men die after entering sea to help children in difficulty

South London shop destroyed after fire rips through premises

South London shop destroyed after fire rips through premises

Man arrested over murder of 24-year-old woman in double stabbing

Man arrested over murder of 24-year-old woman in double stabbing

Hillsborough Law to return to Commons this week after fears about summer delay

Hillsborough Law to return to Commons this week after fears about summer delay

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Property News Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Arthur Fery tells Kate that George and Charlotte can play tennis with him

Arthur Fery tells Kate that George and Charlotte can play tennis with him

Police 'not looking for anyone else' in Ann Widdecombe murder inquiry

Police 'not looking for anyone else' in Ann Widdecombe murder inquiry

Police not looking for any other suspects in Ann Widdecombe murder probe

Police not looking for any other suspects in Ann Widdecombe murder probe

Prince Harry spotted leaving Diana's ancestral home at Althorp

Prince Harry spotted leaving Diana's ancestral home at Althorp

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on

Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on

Two British hikers found alive but badly burned following Spanish wildfires

Two British hikers found alive but badly burned following Spanish wildfires

‘Perfectly reasonable’ for Burnham to plot Downing Street pathway, Reeves says

‘Perfectly reasonable’ for Burnham to plot Downing Street pathway, Reeves says

Arrests as England fans celebrate World Cup quarter-final win

Arrests as England fans celebrate World Cup quarter-final win

Pair charged over man's death in South London after body found in Kent

Pair charged over man's death in South London after body found in Kent

Armagh astronomer secures grant to investigate how first stars lit up universe

Armagh astronomer secures grant to investigate how first stars lit up universe

William congratulates England on ‘top performance’ as fans celebrate 2-1 victory

William congratulates England on ‘top performance’ as fans celebrate 2-1 victory

Police arrest 28-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe

Police arrest 28-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

Stratford station remains partially closed as fire causes travel chaos

Stratford station remains partially closed as fire causes travel chaos

Two major London train stations to close within weeks for £20m upgrade

Two major London train stations to close within weeks for £20m upgrade

Moment England fans stop traffic after dramatic World Cup win

Moment England fans stop traffic after dramatic World Cup win

Fire service deals with 303 emergency calls as Eleventh Night bonfires are lit

Fire service deals with 303 emergency calls as Eleventh Night bonfires are lit

Ten best photos as London erupts after England’s World Cup win

Ten best photos as London erupts after England’s World Cup win

London council's 'double standards' after paying staff parking fines

London council's 'double standards' after paying staff parking fines

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Man, 28, arrested by police

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Man, 28, arrested by police

Reform MPs given 24-hour protection following Ann Widdecombe’s death

Reform MPs given 24-hour protection following Ann Widdecombe’s death

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